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Published by BBC Radio 4
Panel game in which the contestants are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards
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We're keeping Paul on his toes with the subject Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers. Catherine explains why learning board game rules aren't for her, plus Paterson and Zoe take on subjects like the ghost that's haunting my house and my autobiography title. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Catherine Bohart, Paterson Joseph and Zoe Lyons Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Angela Channell An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Our players have to tackle subjects like 'I'd make a terrible Traitor', 'currying favour' and 'I can't go back to Buckingham Palace'. And, for a treat, we get to hear Julian's pitch to be the next James Bond. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Julian Clary, Desiree Burch, Tony Hawks and Cariad Lloyd Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Angela Channell An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
The subjects this week include: my most useless superpower, the art of napping and if I were Harry Styles for a day. Plus, Zoe gives her best shot at what it's like to be in an Agatha Christie. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Catherine Bohart and Paterson Joseph Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Angela Channell An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Players take on subjects including: No worries if not!, I got off scot free and what's the big deal about Toy Story? Plus we get a taste of Julian's best Claire Sweeney impression. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Tony Hawks, Desiree Burch, Cariad Lloyd, Julian Clary Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Angela Channell An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
We're back with a bang this week with some of our toughest subjects to date. They include my advice for a blind date, I refuse to go back to..., and the last time I made a citizen's arrest. Plus who makes the classic repetition mistake of saying BBC? Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Rachel Parris, Gyles Brandreth Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Production Manager: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Angela Channell An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
We're back in Bradford for the final episode of the series. Zoe tells us why she's not as cool as a cucumber, Chris explains who Bradford Jesus is and Lucy offers her thoughts on Taylor Swift. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill, Lucy Porter Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Gyles attempts to sing his own version of a Benjamin Britten opera, Emma explains why she can't remember the plot of The Great Gatsby and one of the players finally gets their first minute. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch and Josie Lawrence Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Rachel and Cariad reveal their worst ever birthday presents and hope their families aren't listening. Paterson gets competitive in the Shakespeare round and Sue asks the all important question - what's in your bumbag? Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Paterson Joseph, Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Players take on subjects including: the last time I received a compliment, if I were on Dragons' Den and Anne Boleyn. Finally a member of the royal family that Gyles doesn't know personally. Plus Josie starts a sing song with the audience. Host: Sue Perkins Players: Josie Lawrence, Gyles Brandreth, Emma Sidi, Desiree Burch Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Subjects this week include if I were invisible for one hour, double denim and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Now which of these might include everyone speaking French? Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
This week Just A Minute returns to the glorious city of Bradford, 24 years after we last recorded there way back in 2002. Comedian Chris Cantrill was born and bred in Bradford and is making his debut on the show. How will he get on when he plays with regulars Paul Merton, Lucy Porter and Zoe Lyons on subjects like singing in the shower, heartbreak hotel and Alan Bennett? Host: Sue Perkins Players: Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Additional material by Ruth Husko An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Julian Clary, Rachel Parris, Paterson Joseph and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my Spanish exchange, Paddington Bear and shoulder pads. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include give it 110%, Oasis tickets and I wish I didn’t know that about you. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Emma Sidi and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dame Maggie Smith, my favourite pizza topping and Wimbledon. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Paterson Joseph and Rachel Parris to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include my perfect first date, when I was staying at The White Lotus and I'm in a WhatsApp group with Sue Perkins. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Desiree Burch, Gyles Brandreth and Emma Sidi to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include the perfect pair of pyjamas, checking one’s moles and getting the ‘ick’. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and Stephen Mangan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include sharing is caring, Mr. Darcy and the worst piece of advice I've ever been given. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Additional material by Eve Delaney An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Josie Lawrence, Ivo Graham, Sara Pascoe and Daliso Chaponda to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Dollywood, When The Dust Has Settled, and My Get Pumped Playlist. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Laura Smyth, Julian Clary and Desiree Burch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include London To Brighton, Hand-me-downs, and The Life of a Strawberry. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.
Sue Perkins challenges Tony Hawks, Ian Smith, Zoe Lyons and Charlotte Ritchie to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Subjects include Preferred Socks, Hayfever, and Getting It Started On The Dancefloor. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia An EcoAudio certified production. A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4
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